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The post-crisis administration of Néstor Kirchner (2003–2007) saw significant changes in the political economy of Argentina. After characterising these changes this article attempts to place the evidence within an appropriate meta-theoretical interpretation. The article concludes that while elements of historical forms of political economy exist in Néstor Kirchner's regime — elements of populism, elements of neoliberalism — in its entirety, one must look to other explanations not traditionally associated with Latin America, that is, the developmental regime. Such a conclusion facilitates both an enhanced understanding of post-crisis Argentine political economy, and an opportunity to further develop a developmental regime approach.
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I would like to thank two anonymous referees and the editors of the Journal of International Relations and Development for several careful readings of earlier versions of this article. The extensive comments provided have greatly enhanced the quality of this work. I would also like to thank Caroline Carfrae, whose greater command of the English language than my own has given the article much needed clarity. Nevertheless, the author accepts full responsibility for all content of this article.
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Wylde, C. The developmental state is dead, long live the developmental regime! Interpreting Néstor Kirchner's Argentina 2003–2007. J Int Relat Dev 17, 191–219 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1057/jird.2012.32
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